Steve Feeney to step down as Sligo Rovers boss

Sligo Rovers have announced that women's team manager Steve Feeney will step down from his position at the end of the season due to work and family reasons.

Sligo said that they will "shortly appoint a new manager", with Saturday week's clash with DLR Waves their last league game of the year.

Feeney became manager two years ago following the formation of the Bit O' Red’s team in the League of Ireland Women’s Premier Division.

He quickly assembled a squad of players and recorded a memorable first season, accumulating 20 points and a 3-2 win over current champions Shelbourne.

This season Feeney’s side have won only two games but reached an FAI Cup semi-final with Athlone Town, which was a historic occasion as over 1,100 fans attended The Showgrounds.

Feeney said: "I spoke to the club a few months back to let them know that I would be stepping down. The role is very demanding and with a young family and a work life I had to acknowledge it would have a certain period that I could commit [to].

"At the time we came to an agreement to continue for the rest of the season. I wanted to give the club time to find a successor most importantly so that there would be a smooth transition.

"I’m very proud that I managed Sligo Rovers firstly. As a former player and Sligo person I know what it means and that I can say I was a player and manager of the club is very special.

"Secondly I’m very proud of the group of players. The first two years just showed how much the region needed this team. There is a very exciting future ahead for women’s football with the club.

"I’ve got three young girls at home who are always asking me about the team so I know first hand the impact the players and Sligo Rovers women have had.

"I want to thank my backroom team.